orchard harvesting begins; park opens to public
Meanings
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(of an orchard, garden) to begin picking/harvesting
Used for agricultural contexts where fruits or vegetables become ripe and open for picking, often associated with fruit-picking farms or u-pick operations.
The vineyard has opened for picking; we can go harvesting this weekend.
During the strawberry picking season, there are many visitors at the farm.
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The apple harvest began ten days earlier this year than last.
verb
(of a park, scenic area) to open to the public; to begin operation
Refers to the official opening of a park, botanical garden, or tourist attraction for the season or after construction/renovation.
The newly built children's amusement park officially opens to the public tomorrow.
This national park opens in May and closes in October every year.
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On its opening day, the number of visitors exceeded five thousand.